June 19 — Weekly update

June 18, 2011

Charges deferred in gambling sting

The 10 people charged with petty misdemeanor gambling after a state special investigations agent found them playing Texas Hold ‘Em poker for money Dec. 30 have been accepted into the pre-prosecution diversion program, according to online court records.

Deputy District Attorney Donna Mowrer said people are put into the program before trial, and once they complete requirements, the charges are deferred. Therefore, there is no criminal conviction on their records if they complete program requirements.